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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who does President Karol Nawrocki want to pardon? "Rzeczpospolita"'s findings, the president's reaction

President Karol Nawrocki has requested case files of four convicted individuals, prompting discussions about the presidential pardon process in Poland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Political prisoners in Venezuela: chavismo evaluates granting "grace measures" and pardons for those excluded in the Amnesty Law

Chavismo is considering granting presidential pardons to political prisoners excluded from the Amnesty Law, as pressure mounts from NGOs and families.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Venezuela pardons 379 political prisoners

Venezuela's authorities granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners following a unanimous decision by the National Assembly to pass an amnesty law.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Venezuela pardoned nearly 400 political prisoners

Venezuelan authorities have granted pardons to 379 political prisoners following the enactment of a new amnesty law.

Feb 21 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Transitional Government in Peru Rules Out Pardons After Pedro Castillo's Request

The new transitional government of Peru has announced it will not grant any presidential pardons, including requests from imprisoned former president Pedro Castillo.

Feb 21 โ€ข 02:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Amendment to the Pardon Law Limiting Pardons for Insurrectionists Passes Legislative Committee

An amendment to the pardon law that restricts pardons for those guilty of insurrection and foreign exchange crimes has been approved by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee in South Korea.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Broadcast Authority: Trump's Attack on Herzog Reduces Chances of Pardon for Netanyahu

Israeli public broadcaster reports that Donald Trump's criticism of Isaac Herzog may decrease the likelihood of a presidential pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump pardons 5 former NFL stars for wide-ranging crimes

President Trump has pardoned five former NFL players, including Joe Klecko and Nate Newton, for a variety of crimes, with the announcement made by White House officials.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

They claimed to have influence in the President's Office. Bribes in exchange for pardons

The Polish National Prosecutor's Office has revealed details of an investigation into alleged influence peddling in the President's Office involving bribes for presidential pardons.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

House Dem explodes on top Trump immigration official, says he โ€˜better hopeโ€™ for pardon from president

Rep. Shri Thanedar criticized U.S. immigration officials during a congressional hearing, suggesting they may need presidential pardons.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

Maxwell ready to testify to the US Congress on the condition that Trump pardons her

Ghislaine Maxwell is willing to testify before a US Congress committee if President Donald Trump pardons her, according to her attorney.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Epstein's former partner will not testify. 'She will speak honestly if Trump pardons her'

Ghislaine Maxwell, former partner of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to testify before the US House Committee on Oversight, hinting that she might share information if she received a pardon from Donald Trump.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Reports: China pardons death-sentenced Canadian

China has overturned the death sentence of Canadian Robert Schellenberg, who was convicted on drug smuggling charges, according to a Canadian government source.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Amnesty law passed first hurdle in Venezuela

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a new amnesty law that grants immediate pardons to opposition leaders and other political prisoners, initiated by acting President Delcy Rodriguez following Nicolรกs Maduro's departure.

Feb 5 โ€ข 23:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Benue @50: Alia honors Gen Murtala, pardons 14 inmates

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia commemorated the state's 50th anniversary by granting clemency to 14 inmates and honoring former military leader Gen. Murtala Muhammed.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

Karol Nawrocki pardoned three individuals. We know who the president's decision concerns

President Karol Nawrocki has pardoned three individuals, citing humanitarian reasons and positive court opinions, while denying requests from five others.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

Nawrocki announced the first pardons. New facts have emerged

Karol Nawrocki has exercised his right to pardon for the first time in this term, granting clemency to three individuals.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Whom did President Karol Nawrocki pardon? "Rzeczpospolita" checked the facts

The article examines the first three pardons granted by President Karol Nawrocki, confirming that they do not include individuals previously convicted, such as Izabela M. and Adam Borowski.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

President Karol Nawrocki pardons three people

President Karol Nawrocki has pardoned three individuals based on specific grounds outlined in their cases.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

Nawrocki announces the first pardons. We know who they concern

Karol Nawrocki has exercised his right of clemency by pardoning three individuals, though their names have not been disclosed to the public.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Venezuela's President announced that she would promote pardons for hundreds of political prisoners

Venezuelan President Delcy Rodrรญguez announced a pardon decree expected to lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists, and human rights activists, while also closing a notorious prison known for human rights abuses.

Jan 31 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
Crime & Justice

In Minneapolis: Not only immigrants are under scrutiny anymore. Trump has become a giver of life and death

The comments from Trump and Vance following the shooting of Nicole Good in Minneapolis highlight a troubling trend where individuals may be deemed dangerous by authorities based on their beliefs, while Trump pardons Capitol rioters and supports their defense.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Five Years of Capitol Storm - How Trump is Rewriting History

Five years after the Capitol riot, US President Donald Trump celebrates those convicted at the time as patriots, while radical supporters show no remorse following their mass pardons.

Jan 7 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
Crime & Justice

For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Trump Wasnโ€™t Enough

The article discusses how numerous individuals involved in the January 6 riot still face legal challenges despite receiving pardons from former President Trump.

Jan 5 โ€ข 22:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
World

The Good and Bad Steps of Trump in 2025 / Faulty Pardons or Tariffs, but also the Repeal of Regulations, Action Against the Iranian Nuclear Program, and Islamists

The article discusses the positive and negative actions taken by Trump in 2025, including regulatory repeals and interventions in foreign policy.

Jan 5 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Good and Bad Actions of Trump in 2025 / Erroneous Pardons or Tariffs, But Also Cancellation of Regulations, Intervention Against Iran's Nuclear Program and Islamists

Marc Thiessen evaluates Donald Trump's second administration, highlighting the ten worst and twenty best actions taken in his first year.

Jan 5 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
Crime & Justice

Trump tried to bury evidence of the Jan. 6 riot. NPR's archive preserves the facts

The article discusses how Trump initially condemned the January 6 attack but later supported the rioters and hints at his plans for future pardons following the 2024 election.

Jan 4 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Lukashenko grants pardon to 22 individuals in Belarus, most of whom were convicted for questioning him

Belarusian President Lukashenko issued pardons to 22 individuals who had been convicted for dissent, citing humanitarian reasons and family interests without disclosing their names.

Dec 30 โ€ข 13:54 UTC

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